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| Active | 1775-1779 |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | Virginia Line |
| Engagements | Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth |
| Philadelphia campaign 1777–1778 | |
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| American Revolutionary War units of the United States | |
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| Units by state | |
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The 5th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775 at Richmond, Virginia for service with the U.S. Continental Army. The regiment saw action at the Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. The regiment was merged into the 3rd Virginia Regiment on May 12, 1779.
See also
References
- Wright, Richard K. The Continental Army (HTML). Center of Military Hisory. Retrieved 4 June 2006.
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